On January 14, Maj. Gen. Aviv Kohavi assumed the IDF’s highest position as Chief of the General Staff. He succeeds outgoing IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eisenkot, who served for four years as Chief of the General Staff and 40 years of service in the IDF.

Setting the tone for the future of the IDF, Kohavi announced at his inauguration ceremony his goals and the values that will be prioritized under his leadership.